Managing a power-on password – HP Mini 2140 Notebook-PC User Manual

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Managing a power-on password

A power-on password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.

To manage, set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:

Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing

f10

while the

“F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password, and then press

enter

●

To set a power-on password, type the password in the New password and Verify new
password fields, and then press

f10

●

To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, type
the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press

f10

●

To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, and
then press

f10

To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow
the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Using passwords